Separation Anxiety Disorder
SNOMED CT concept for Separation Anxiety Disorder
In SNOMED CT International, Separation Anxiety Disorder maps to the concept 'Separation anxiety disorder (disorder)', Concept ID 28825009. This differs from the cited ICD-11 6B05 (generalised anxiety disorder); separation anxiety disorder is ICD-11 6B05.0. Always verify against the live SNOMED CT browser for your edition.
A clean terminology mapping turns a clinical impression into an interoperable, codeable record — and SNOMED CT is where that crosswalk begins.
In short
In SNOMED CT International, Separation Anxiety Disorder is represented by the concept Separation anxiety disorder (disorder), Concept ID 28825009, sited under the disorders-of-childhood-onset anxiety hierarchy. It is the term-server reference concept clinicians and systems map to for structured records, decision support and analytics. Always confirm the current concept against the live SNOMED CT browser for your edition and release, as descriptions and hierarchy relationships are versioned. Note this is distinct from the classification you cited: ICD-11 code 6B05 is generalised anxiety disorder, whereas separation anxiety disorder sits at ICD-11 6B05.0.The terminology, in brief
SNOMED CT and ICD-11 serve different purposes and should be used together, not interchangeably. SNOMED CT is a clinical reference terminology designed for capturing detail at the point of care and powering decision support; ICD-11 is a statistical classification for morbidity coding and reporting. The recommended practice is to record the SNOMED CT concept at the encounter and crosswalk to the ICD-11 stem code for reporting. For separation anxiety disorder that means the SNOMED concept Separation anxiety disorder (disorder) mapping to ICD-11 6B05.0. Clinically, the construct denotes developmentally excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from attachment figures, persistent, beyond what is age-appropriate, and causing functional impairment — a presentation paediatric and developmental teams encounter frequently in early and middle childhood.The Pinnacle way
Terminology mapping supports the record; it does not make the diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care, via a structured clinician-administered assessment — never from a code lookup or an online form. When anxiety-linked separation difficulty intersects with communication or regulation needs, our teams coordinate [child psychology and emotional-regulation support](/) alongside speech therapy where indicated, with the AbilityScore® baseline anchoring the plan.Trusted sources
WHO ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, anxiety and fear-related disorders chapter; WHO ICD-11 ICF functioning framework. SNOMED CT concept identifiers should be verified in your licensed national edition and current release.Next step — Confirm the live concept in your edition's SNOMED CT browser, and refer families with persistent, impairing separation anxiety for a clinician-led developmental and emotional assessment.
This is general information, not a diagnosis — a clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
What to watch
Persistent, developmentally excessive distress at separation from attachment figures, beyond age-typical levels and causing impairment at home or school.
Try this at home
When mapping records, capture the SNOMED CT concept at the encounter and crosswalk to the ICD-11 stem code for reporting — and always confirm the concept ID against your edition's live release.
Trusted sources
Developed by SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network · Last reviewed 2026-06-10
This is general information, not a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care.
Frequently asked
What is the SNOMED CT concept ID for Separation Anxiety Disorder?
It is represented by 'Separation anxiety disorder (disorder)', Concept ID 28825009 in SNOMED CT International. Verify the current concept and hierarchy against your licensed edition's live release, as SNOMED CT is versioned.
How does the SNOMED CT concept relate to ICD-11?
SNOMED CT is a clinical reference terminology for point-of-care detail; ICD-11 is a statistical classification for reporting. Record the SNOMED concept at the encounter and crosswalk to ICD-11 6B05.0 (separation anxiety disorder) for morbidity coding.
Is ICD-11 6B05 the code for Separation Anxiety Disorder?
No. ICD-11 6B05 is generalised anxiety disorder. Separation anxiety disorder is the more specific 6B05.0 within the anxiety and fear-related disorders chapter.